23 Best Songs for Your Wedding Reception Entrance: The Ultimate Playlist

Updated at: 30/11/2024

Choosing the perfect song for your wedding reception entrance is crucial; it sets the tone for the entire celebration. This isn't just about picking a catchy tune; it's about finding music that reflects your unique style as a couple and gets everyone on the dance floor. To help you navigate this important decision, we've compiled a list of exceptional songs that perfectly capture the joy and excitement of this special moment. These selections, spanning various genres and decades, represent the work of artists who have consistently delivered infectious energy and undeniable charisma, much like the unforgettable grooves that have graced countless dance floors and soundtracks of celebration throughout the years. Think of the vibrant energy of a certain soulful track featuring a powerhouse vocalist and a funky bassline, or the infectious pop hooks that instantly lift your spirits and inspire spontaneous movement.

This curated selection aims to showcase the breadth of musical talent that can elevate your wedding reception to an unforgettable experience. From upbeat dance anthems to subtly celebratory tracks, each song offers a unique vibe, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. We’ve considered the enduring appeal of songs that have stood the test of time, alongside newer hits that still retain that classic, timeless feeling that's perfect for sharing with loved ones. Whether you prefer the irresistible charm of a feel-good pop song or the energetic pulse of a dance floor classic, this list offers a diverse range of options to create the perfect atmosphere for your first dance as a married couple. Prepare to be swept away by the magic!

  • Uptown Funk
    1

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson,Bruno Mars

    2014

    Uptown Special

  • Sugar
    2

    Sugar

    Maroon 5

    2014

    V

  • Party Rock Anthem
    3

    Party Rock Anthem

    LMFAO

    2011

  • Wake Me Up
    4

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!
    5

    CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

    Justin Timberlake

    2016

    TROLLS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • 24K Magic
    6

    24K Magic

    Bruno Mars

    2016

    24K Magic

  • Firework
    7

    Firework

    Katy Perry

    2010

    Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection

  • Happy
    8

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Levitating
    9

    Levitating

    Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby

    2020

  • Can't Touch This
    10

    Can't Touch This

    MC Hammer

    1990

  • Blinding Lights
    11

    Blinding Lights

    The Weeknd

    2019

    After Hours

  • I Gotta Feeling
    12

    I Gotta Feeling

    The Black Eyed Peas

    2009

  • Run the World
    13

    Run the World

    Beyoncé

    2011

    4

  • I Wanna Dance with Somebody
    14

    I Wanna Dance with Somebody

    Whitney Houston

    1987

    Whitney

  • Celebration
    15

    Celebration

    Kool , The Gang

    1980

  • Don't Stop Believin'
    16

    Don't Stop Believin'

    Journey

    1981

    Escape (2022 Remaster)

  • Dynamite
    17

    Dynamite

    Taio Cruz

    2010

    Too Rye Ay

  • All I Do Is Win
    18

    All I Do Is Win

    Ludacris,Snoop Dogg,Rick Ross,DJ Khaled ft. T-Pain

    2010

  • Walking on Sunshine
    19

    Walking on Sunshine

    Katrina and the Waves

    1983

  • Best I Ever Had
    20

    Best I Ever Had

    Drake

    2009

    So Far Gone

  • Good To Be Alive
    21

    Good To Be Alive

    Andy Grammer

    2012

  • This Will Be
    22

    This Will Be

    Natalie Cole

    1975

    Inseparable

  • Shake It Off
    23

    Shake It Off

    Taylor Swift

    2014

    1989